US Bridges

175th RD over Br of Sycamore CR

Good

Polk County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 22 W · Structure no. 34177

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

175th RD over Br of Sycamore CR is a concrete slab carrying 175th RD over Br of Sycamore CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries175th RD
CrossesBr of Sycamore CR
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 445
Coordinates37.47694, -93.31714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 175th RD over Br of Sycamore CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 175th RD over Br of Sycamore CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 175th RD over Br of Sycamore CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 175th RD over Br of Sycamore CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 175th RD over Br of Sycamore CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.